Proverbs 28
1 The wicked flee when no one pursues; but the upright are as bold as a lion.
The wicked flee when no one pursueth; But the righteous is as bold as a lion.
2 In rebellion, a land has many rulers, but order is maintained by a man of understanding and knowledge.
Through the transgression of a land many are its rulers; But through men of prudence and understanding the prince shall live long.
3 A needy man who oppresses the poor is like a driving rain which leaves no crops.
A poor man who oppresseth the needy Is a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.
4 Those who forsake the Torah ·Teaching· praise the wicked; but those who keep the Torah ·Teaching· contend with them.
They who forsake the law praise the wicked; But they who keep the law contend with them.
5 Evil men don’t understand mishpat ·justice·; but those who seek Adonai understand it fully.
Wicked men understand not equity; But they who seek the LORD understand all things.
6 Better is the poor who walks in his integrity, than he who is perverse in his ways, and he is rich.
Better is a poor man who walketh in uprightness, Than he who is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.
7 Whoever keeps the Torah ·Teaching· is a wise son; but he who is a companion of gluttons shames his father.
He that keepeth the law is a wise son; But he that is the companion of prodigals bringeth shame on his father.
8 He who increases his wealth by excessive interest gathers it for one who has pity on the poor.
He that increaseth his substance by usurious gain Gathereth it for him who will pity the poor.
9 He who turns away his ear from sh'ma ·hearing obeying· the Torah ·Teaching·, even his prayer is an abomination.
He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, Even his prayer shall be an abomination.
10 Whoever causes the upright to go astray in an evil way, he will fall into his own trap; but the blameless will inherit good.
He that causeth the righteous to go astray in an evil way Shall himself fall into his own pit; But the upright shall have good things in possession.
11 The rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the poor who has understanding sees through him.
The rich man is wise in his own conceit; But the poor man, who hath understanding, will search him through.
12 When the upright triumph, there is great glory; but when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.
When the righteous rejoice, there is great glorying; But, when the wicked are exalted, men hide themselves.
13 He who conceals his sins does not prosper, but whoever yadah ·extend hands in confession· and forsake renounces them finds racham ·merciful love·.
He that covereth his sins shall not prosper; But he that confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.
14 Blessed is the man who always fears; but one who hardens his heart falls into trouble.
Happy the man who feareth always! But he who hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.
15 As a roaring lion or a charging bear, so is a wicked ruler over helpless people.
As a roaring lion and a hungry bear, So is a wicked ruler over a needy people.
16 A tyrannical ruler lacks judgment. One who hates ill-gotten gain will have long days.
The prince who is weak in understanding is great in oppression; But he who hateth unjust gain shall prolong his days.
17 A man who is tormented by life-blood will be a fugitive until the pit (of Abbadon, the unrighteous side of Sheol); no one will support him.
A man who is burdened with life-blood—Let him flee to the pit! let no man stay him!
18 Whoever walks blamelessly is kept safe; but one with perverse ways will fall suddenly.
He who walketh uprightly shall be safe; But he who is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.
19 One who works his land will have an abundance of food; but one who chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty.
He who tilleth his land shall have bread enough; And he that followeth after worthless persons shall have poverty enough.
20 A faithful man is rich with blessings; but one who is eager to be rich will not go unpunished.
A faithful man shall abound with blessings; But he that maketh haste to be rich shall not go unpunished.
21 To show partiality is not good; yet a man will do wrong for a piece of bread.
To have respect to persons is not good; Since for a piece of bread that man will transgress.
22 A stingy man hurries after riches, and does not know that poverty waits for him.
He who hath an evil eye hasteth after wealth, And considereth not that poverty will come upon him.
23 One who rebukes a man will afterward find more chen ·grace· than one who flatters with the tongue.
He who rebuketh a man shall afterwards find favor More than he who flattereth with his tongue.
24 Whoever robs his father or his mother, and says, “It’s not wrong.” He is a partner with a destroyer.
Whoso stealeth from his father or his mother, And saith, “It is no transgression,” The same is the companion of a robber.
25 One who is greedy stirs up strife; but one who trusts in Adonai will prosper.
He who is of a proud heart stirreth up strife; But he that trusteth in the LORD shall be rich.
26 One who trusts in himself is a fool; but one who walks in wisdom is kept safe.
He who trusteth in his own understanding is a fool; But he who walketh wisely shall be delivered.
27 One who gives to the poor has no lack; but one who closes his eyes will have many curses.
He who giveth to the poor shall not want; But he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.
28 When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; but when they perish, the upright thrive.
When the wicked are exalted, men hide themselves; But, when they perish, the righteous increase.
